Monday, September 24, 2012

I'm still here...

As much as I daydream about exotic holidays in far-flung places, I haven't escaped. I'm very much here.

I've just been very, very busy.

Along with trying to organise the logistics of attending the International Quilt Market in the USA next year (including all sorts of passport application nonsense and red tape), I've been writing a new book ...and notes to myself that I can't read.﻿

I've been building bookshelves...

(..ahem.... because it was time....)

..making bags...

...travelling about the place, teaching classes...

...marvelling at what can be done in a day...

..making use of airport time, page-load time...

or just think-time...

..and trying to be the best parent I can be, even if it means pita bread pizza for dinner some nights.﻿

I've been single-parenting for several months now, and although this isn't the place to discuss it*, it's definitely having an effect on the amount of time I (don't) have to spend in blogland or answering emails, and I feel the need to explain myself. Quick posts to Facebook are about all I seem to manage lately.

*(And I really, really don't want to discuss it.)

Life is very full, my brain is very full, and I'm sorry that the blog has not been very full at all. Please know that I'm here is spirit all the time, showing you pictures and waffling on at great length about myself. I just can't seem to involve the keyboard in the process.

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...And that escape key up in the top photo, there.... it's a true escapee. We found it in the office but can't find the keyboard from whence it came.

We can just be very zen about the whole blogging thing - you can think it, we can imagine it... and behold, we're together in spirit! Sending you a bottle of time and a jar of energy. (Let me know if it works, I'll send some to myself.)

I'm with Fiona, love the escape key, mine is taking me to Melbourne tomorrow!! 5 Days of catching up with friends and family ( beloved daughter)a visit to my mum's final resting place, hopefully some shopping :O) Don't stress over the blog ( or anything else)We know you're busy, we're all juggling and muggling and just doing the best we can...Love Ya Work xx

I love the thought of an escapee escape key and I'm a big believer in pita pizzas--even when there aren't small people to feed. As for the rest, I wish I could send you strength and energy for all the big and little things. Looks like you're covering lots of bases! All the best with it all.

Oh Nikki I knew you had been dealing with stuff but the 'single parent' line took me by surprise. Your business and no need to explain. It's not our business. Just know people do give a shit. Wereallydo. Regards, Alison, Ballarat

Hi Nikki, You're a wonder woman, just don't let things get on top of you. I always wish I was as well organised, talented and determined as you are, looking forward to attending your class in November. We are on the last 2 weeks of our 3 month EXPEDITION through NT and WA.Chin upKathy(Blairgowrie)XX